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Merrell Moab 3 GTX vs Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid GTX

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid GTX is the lighter option — 506 g lighter than the Merrell Moab 3 GTX (56% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Merrell Moab 3 GTX Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid GTX
Weight 900 g · 0.900 kg · 1.98 lb 394 g · 0.394 kg · 0.87 lb
Brand Merrell Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
Merrell Moab 3 GTX
900 g

Iconic waterproof hiking shoe with Vibram outsole.

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Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid GTX
394 g

Waterproof mid-cut hiking boot with GORE-TEX, advancedCHASSIS support and Contagrip outsole for varied terrain.

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Merrell Moab 3 GTX vs Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid GTX wins — at 394 g it is 506 g (56%) lighter than the Merrell Moab 3 GTX (900 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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